Taking the title of the city’s highest outdoor venue, the Loews Regency hotel’s sky bar in San Francisco is a premier destination for those seeking world-class views and drinks. The bar, called “Spirits in the Sky” stands above all other San Francisco bars at an impressive 40 floors above the ground. Patrons can enjoy a mixed drink from a rotating list of cocktails, which are all created using locally sourced and seasonally available ingredients. Along with the sky bar, the luxurious downtown high-rise hotel has a number of bars and restaurants on the lower floors, where people can enjoy equally delicious drinks and premier California cuisine. Other notable rooftop bars can be found throughout the city too, including the View Lounge, Cityscape and Top of the Mark.

Sky Bar

As one might expect from a bar situated so far off the ground, Spirits in the Sky operates on a seasonal schedule. It is typically closed during the cooler winter months, but it starts up in full swing again in the spring and reaches its peak serving season in the summer. This bar is open from 3:00 p.m through 7:00 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday.

View Lounge

With small plates for sharing and delicious beverages, View Lounge is another notable sky bar in the Bay Area. This bar sits 39 floors above the ground at the Marriott Hotel. Its drink menu includes sparkling, red, white and rosé wines, as well as creative craft cocktails like the Buena Vista and the Skyline Punch. The dress code is casual, letting visitors relax and enjoy the views without worrying about having to get too dressed up. For food, people can snack on chips, beer nuts, cheesy breads and a host of decadent desserts.

Cityscape

A healthy selection of craft cocktails, local and imported wines, beers and spirits makes Cityscape another premier sky bar in San Francisco. As the name implies, this bar offers patrons a bird’s eye view of the city as they sip a special drink. The cocktail menu has an array of eclectic offerings, such as the Pineapple Express, Seasonal Smash and a Barrel Aged Manhattan.

Top of the Mark

As with San Francisco’s other rooftop bars, Top of the Mark offers spectacular panoramic views of the city. Patrons here can watch the sun set from 19 floors off the ground as they sip a signature martini and listen to live music, which Top of the Mark offers on a regular basis. This sky bar is located at the prestigious InterContinental hotel. Top of the Mark serves libations as well as food, including a delectable weekend brunch with classic American favorites like eggs, waffles and pancakes.